Summary of Contents for Scientific Atlanta Explorer 4000DVB
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User’s Installation Guide ® Explorer 4000DVB Digital Home Communications Terminal...
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IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Cautions and Warnings Read and Retain These Instructions • Read all of the instructions before you operate this equipment. Give particular CAUTION attention to all safety precautions. Retain RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK the instructions for future reference. DO NOT OPEN This symbol is intended to alert you of the AVIS...
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IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION , continued Placement WARNING: Place this equipment in a location that is close enough to an electrical outlet to accommodate the length of the mains cord. Avoid electric shock and fire hazard. Never push objects Place this equipment on a stable surface.
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IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION , continued Mains Cord Protection Damage that Requires Service Arrange all mains cords so that people cannot walk on the For damage that requires service, unplug this equipment from cords, place objects on the cords, or place objects against the the electrical outlet.
4000DVB Digital Home Communi- Joining the Explorer eClub ........8 cations Terminal (DHCT). Selecting Your Connection Diagrams ....9 The Explorer 4000DVB DHCT is a set-top Understanding the Front Panel ......10 converter that can view digital signals and provides exceptional picture quality.
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Getting Started, continued Warnings and Cautions WARNING: Please read this entire guide before you install or Electric shock hazard! Before connecting or operate this equipment. Look for the following disconnecting any cables to this home safety symbol throughout this guide: terminal, unplug all electronic devices that are or will be connected directly or indirectly to this unit.
Installing the DHCT Installation Tips Installation Overview Follow these tips for proper DHCT operation: The following stages provide an overview of the installation process. • If the AC mains is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the switch is always in the On position. 1.
Joining the Explorer eClub To access the Explorer eClub, you must enter the Join the Explorer eClub serial number of your DHCT. The number is Scientific-Atlanta invites you to join the Explorer located on a white, bar code label on the back of eClub.
Selecting Your Connection Diagrams Introduction TV and VCR Setup This section provides a list of electronic devices After you connect your optional devices, if any, that connect to your DHCT. The Optional Devices use the diagrams on pages 13, 14, and 15 to set up list includes devices that may be required for your TV and VCR.
Understanding the Front Panel Home/TV T9925 Power/Standby Activates the functions of the Standby Indicates the DHCT is in standby DHCT mode Home/TV Accesses services offered by cable Remote Indicates the remote control is service provider communicating with the DHCT Left and right Increases or decreases volume Modem Indicates the modem is communicat-...
Understanding the Back Panel AUDIO 95-240V ~ CABLE IN 50-60Hz 25W BYPASS TO TV IR REMOTE IN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RF MAC 0001A6C3575A ANTENNA SA S/N SABDRPLKP IR BLASTER OUT AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR ETHERNET Note: The back panel of your DHCT may vary slightly...
Connecting Optional IR Devices After connecting the IR Blaster cable to your DHCT, Connecting IR Devices place the IR transmitter in one of the locations (A, B, C, or D) as shown in the following diagram. These If your cable service provider To External locations represent the locations most likely to IR Receiver...
Connecting Entertainment Devices Connecting a TV Using a SCART Connector Required Cables Terrestrial Aerial Cable Input Explorer 4000 DVB DHCT SCART Cable Coaxial Cable AUDIO 95-240V ~ CABLE IN 50-60Hz 25W BYPASS TO TV IR REMOTE IN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RF MAC 0001A6C3575A WARNING:...
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Connecting Entertainment Devices, continued Connecting a TV and VCR Using a SCART Connector Required Cables Terrestrial Aerial Cable Input Explorer 4000 DVB DHCT Coaxial Cables SCART Cables AUDIO 95-240V ~ CABLE IN 50-60Hz 25W BYPASS TO TV IR REMOTE IN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...
Connecting Entertainment Devices, continued Connecting a TV, VCR, and Stereo Receiver Using a SCART Connector Required Cables Terrestrial Aerial Cable Input Explorer 4000 DVB DHCT Stereo/Audio Cables Coaxial Cables AUDIO SCART Cables 95-240V ~ CABLE IN 50-60Hz 25W BYPASS TO TV IR REMOTE IN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK...
Using the DHCT Setting Up the DHCT Using the Basic Functions of the DHCT After you connect the DHCT to any additional Control the volume, select channels, select on- electronic devices in your system, follow these screen functions, and change settings using the steps to use your DHCT: keys on the front panel of the DHCT or the keys on the remote control.
Replacing the Mains Plug Fuse Replacing the Fuse The mains plug that is supplied with your DHCT is a non-rewireable plug. This plug contains a fuse located below the fuse cover. If you need to replace the fuse, use a screwdriver to pry off the fuse cover.
Performance Tips Check and Correct No sound • Properly plug your TV and DHCT into an If your DHCT does not perform as expected, electrical outlet. the following tips may help. If you need further • Verify that all audio, coaxial, and SCART assistance, contact your cable service provider.
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Performance Tips, continued DHCT does not work • If the AC mains is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the switch is in the On position. • Verify that all cables are properly connected. • Verify that the fuse in the mains plug fuse holder has not blown.
Notices Trademarks Software Use Notice Scientific-Atlanta, Scientific-Atlanta arcs logo, and Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. owns copyrights to the software described EXPLORER are registered trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. in this document and furnishes the software to you under a “Bringing the Interactive Experience Home” is a trademark of license agreement.
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